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Avant extends its support for the medical professional by partnering with medical colleges, associations and societies. The aim is to build strong relationships to better understand and benefit our members and the medical community.

We work closely with professional bodies to contribute to a better and safer healthcare system. In partnering with professional bodies, Avant also share knowledge on claims trends, enabling us to contribute to education programs and advocacy.

In addition to our formal partnerships, Avant supports more than 30 professional medical bodies and approximately 700 events each year. These include national conferences, local professional body meetings, and hospital and university events, across Australia.

As our partnerships strategy evolves, we invite interested parties to get in touch with our Partnerships Team to discuss how we might work together.

Our partners
Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons

Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons

Avant formed a partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) in 2013. We collaborate with the society to educate their members on areas of medico-legal related risk areas, such as employment and training disputes, ethical practice and clinical care standards. 


With the support of Avant, ANZSCTS aims to achieve a number of objectives on behalf of the profession. These include; establishing and maintaining appropriate programs of continuing education, improving the quality of practice. Furthermore, promoting and representing the professional development and interests of surgeons, and encouraging basic and clinical research. 


The relationship between Avant and ANZSCTS continues to be based on education and advocacy initiatives.

ANZSCTS
Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society logo

Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society

Avant and the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) signed a formal partnership in 2016, with the purpose of supporting improvements in quality and safety though reducing members’ controllable risk. 


Since its inception in 1990, AGES has built on its mission to promote the safest and highest standards of clinical and minimally-invasive surgical care for women through its three tenants of education, surgical training and clinical research. 


The key focus of the relationship is education which supports AGES members to understand the boundaries when undertaking new and innovative procedures and associated consent management.

AGES
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons logo

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons

Avant and the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have been partners since 2008. Working together, Avant and ASPS aim to educate plastic surgeons and their practices on common medico-legal risk areas to ultimately improve quality and safety and provide better patient outcomes.


ASPS are the peak body for specialist plastic surgeons (both reconstructive and cosmetic). Their main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a speciality and their mission is to provide the highest quality care to all Australians.


The partnership focus is primarily on education for trainees.

ASPS
Australian Orthopaedic Association logo

Australian Orthopaedic Association

Founded in 1937 the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) is the peak professional organisation for orthopaedic surgery in Australia. They provide high-quality specialist education, training and continuing professional development and are committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of orthopaedic care.


Avant and the AOA signed a formal partnership agreement in January 2017. Since then we have worked closely together at a national and state level to enhance AOA initiatives for trainees and consultants in the areas of medico-legal risk management, professionalism, ethics and leadership.


We also collaborate to advocate and drive changes to improve the environment which orthopaedic surgeons practise in.

AOA
Australian Association of Practice Management logo

Australian Association of Practice Management

Avant has partnered with The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) since 2013. We work together to promote the value of having a skilled practice manager in every practice.


AAPM is committed to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare practice management for better patient outcomes and actively advocate to provide advice and input into important issues and policies for the sector. 


The partnership has also allowed the development of a Practice Managers Resource Centre, which helps AAPM members protect, improve and grow their practice.

AAPM
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand logo

Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand

Avant formed a partnership with the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) in 2010 to support USANZ to achieve its vision: working for the urologist community to ensure best access to the quality urological care its members can provide. 


Founded in 1937, USANZ is the peak professional body for urological surgeons in Australia and New Zealand. USANZ administers the Surgical Education and Training program in urology through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and organises continuing professional development activities for its members. 


Over the life of the partnership, Avant and USANZ have worked closely together to educate urologists and urology trainees on common medico-legal risk areas.

USANZ
Breast Surgery Society of Australia & New Zealand logo

Breast Surgery Society of Australia & New Zealand

Avant entered into a partnership with the Breast Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) in early 2019. The focus is on working together to enhance the capabilities of Breast Surgeons. To do this we will be involved with medico-legal education at BSANZ events and sharing relevant risk related materials for breast surgeons through the BSANZ member comms. All joint activities will support quality improvement. Supporting Breast Surgeons is of prime importance to Avant in the years to come, within the partnership.

BSANZ
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists logo

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the establishment of high standards of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health. 


The college also supports research into women’s health and acts as an advocate for women’s healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally. 


Avant and RANZCOG enjoy a strong working partnership. We work closely together at all levels to support RANZCOG initiatives in women’s health, medico-legal risk management and professionalism.

RANZCOG
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